Senior Software Engineer

Garmin Ltd.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Chandler, AZ to develop graphics software in C/C++ for new products and applications, focusing on 2D/3D rendering with OpenGL or Vulkan.

The role includes leading software efforts, mentoring peers (5–10%), and collaborating with cross-functional teams; remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• BS in CS/EE or related field plus 5+ years in graphics software
• Experience with 2D/3D rendering and graphics pipelines
• Experience leading a complex software project and mentoring peers

Responsibilities

• Develops moderately complex graphics software in C/C++ for new products
• Designs and reviews modules supporting new technology or performance improvements
• Leads/mentors teammates and contributes to project feasibility and planning
• Works on embedded devices and collaborates with hardware teams

Skills

2D/3D graphics

GPU shader programming

Multi-threading

Mentoring

Technical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field

Master's degree with 3 years relevant work

Tools

OpenGL

Vulkan

Job description

Overview

Garmin International Inc. seeks Senior Software Engineer (Chandler, AZ; Multiple Positions):

Essential Functions

• Develops moderately complex software in C, C++ or other selected languages for new products and/or applications
• Designs and/or reviews architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality
• Decomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasks
• Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate
• Balances quality, quantity and complexity in work output
• Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review
• May partner with electrical engineering or process manufacturer to turn on new processors
• May work with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into project
• Evaluates new technologies as they apply to existing functions
• Provides technical input to product development plans and concept documents
• Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility
• Provides limited technical mentoring and guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (approximately 5-10% of the time) without formal supervisory responsibilities.
• This is an individual contributor role.
• Remote work is not available.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer or Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field plus a minimum of 5 years of progressive full-time software engineering work experience in computer graphics using C or C++.

• Must show demonstrated experience in the following:

  • Experience in 2D/3D (OpenGL or Vulkan) graphics and rendering technologies
  • Experience in writing efficient GPU shader algorithms.
  • Knowledge of GPU architectures and Graphics pipeline
  • Serving as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
  • Offering peer technical assessments and mentoring in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
  • Designing and programming in a multi-threading environment
  • Industry experience working in a team setting developing software for product deliverables going to market
  • Industry experience developing and debugging on embedded devices.
  • Industry experience debugging and resolving computer graphics performance and graphical bugs.

  In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience, will accept a Master’s degree in same plus 3 years of relevant work experience.

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Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits